A warrior who has lost his will to fight. A spy who has lost her dignity. Together they save hero.Elshander Grant is a warrior who can no longer fight. His grandsire, the great Alexander Grant, has always insisted that he and his cousins are destined to be great warriors for Scotland, but Els no longer believes it’s true. Memories from battle plague him every time he raises his sword, and he … sword, and he fears one day he’ll hesitate at the wrong moment. He’s almost desperate enough to run from his destiny when Joya, the beautiful spy who caught his attention years before, rides back into his life.
Joya has devoted her life to serving the cause of Robert the Bruce, the rightful King of Scotland. It’s a lonely existence, one that requires great personal sacrifice at times, but she’s never felt ashamed of her decision to serve her country—until she’s reunited with her long-lost brother and he instantly pushes her away for her “unseemly” profession. Lost and alone, separated from the Bruce’s other followers, Joya finds her way to Grant Castle, the one place she knows she’ll be safe.
When Els promises Joya he’ll help her find her brother again, neither of them expect where it will lead: an incident that threatens to tear the Grant family in two, plus the couple’s direct involvement in a pivotal battle between the English and Bruce’s forces. Soon the warrior who cannot fight will need to stand up for everything he holds dear, including the woman who’s stolen his heart.
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Step into a time of unrest in Scotland, where the English were hated and there were brave warriors and clans that took up the fight.
I always look forward to Keira’s stories because she never fails to pull you right into the minds and feelings of the characters and the surroundings. The Grant cousins, The Highland Swords.. Els, Alasdair and Alick had all been born on the same day, at the same time and believed to be fated to fight for Scotland and had been bestowed with special abilities to help them.
But Els had begun to fear battle after the enemy had almost gotten the best of him and he felt the magic they had felt before was gone.
But then he finds Joya, a spy for the Bruce who he had met a few years back, who had made an impression on him. She is searching for her brother, who had almost shunned her for what she was doing and she asks Els to help her.
The journey begins with both being challenged and the hope of a happy ending will be hard won.
The Scot’s Spy by Keira Montclair
Highland Swords Series Book Two
Elshander “Els” Grant, son of Jamie and Gracie, couldn’t get the woman he met three years ago out of his head. She’d helped them…but then disappeared. Until now. And right near Grand land.
Joya Corbett’s life hadn’t been easy, but at least she had a purpose. She was a spy for Robert the Bruce. She didn’t regret any of what she did to help her beloved Scotland and king. But when she escaped her English captors…getting to Grant land was all she could do. Finding the man she’d met and never forgot about to help her.
Elshander, Alasdair, and Alick were all born on the same evening. Grandsons of the great Alex Grant. Along with their younger cousin Dyna…they have a unique gift. Their swords are most powerful when they are fighting as a team. Wonderful series with a touch of mystical in it.
**Sexual content
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Clan Grant does it again. I simply love Alex Grant. Sad about the clan losses that are being revealed. Specifically, Maddie & Quade. Would love to ‘see’ Logan and Gwyneth appear in the future stories. (Gwyneth is my hero.) Maybe some war dogs? We’ve got the war horses….
This is the second book in a series of Alexander Grants grandsons, I was given this ebook for honest review,in my opinion I enjoyed this story as much as the first book. The story centers around Elshander Grant and Joya,they meet in the first book, El’s doesn’t want to fight anymore,fears he will make a mistake and the results would be bad. Joya is a spy for Robert the. Bruce.It has been three years since she has seen the Grant cousins, she finds her brother and he doesn’t want anything to do with her because she is a spy,she has lost track of her fellow spies so alone she finds her way to the Grant castle where she will be safe. The sparks are still there between El’s and Joya ,he agrees to help her find her brother again, I enjoyed their adventures together,the complete story is wonderful.I’m looking forward to read the next book in the series,Keira books are very good keeps you turning the pages to find out what’s next.I gave it a 5and I think you will agree with me,fabulous,interesting book
Always loved the Grant family and this is no exception. A lot of heartache and decisions to be made. Lots of action and coming together.
Another home run for this author!
I must admit I had a hard time liking the h. She came across as a lose women and I like my h’s inexperienced. But, when her story unfolds you understand some things were not of her choosing or making.
I have read the whole series and must admit having the character’s from the previous stories make many appearances was like going to your favorite family reunion! Don’t even get me started about the great Alexander Grant, oh he will always have a place in my heart! Now we get introduced to his great grandson John, who is really a mini me for Alexander. This little two year old will steal your heart so be warned.
This is what I always feel a Clan should look this with all members of the family acting as one for the protection of the clan. This story has many layers to it. The fight scenes felt I was up in the trees watching it all unfold. This is a very suspenseful story and had many aspects I was truly surprised. We are treated to feeling of family, betrayal, suspense, twits, some violence and many villains that will keep you reading.
There is romance, and lovemaking outside of marriage, heat level 3 out of 5. It was filled with passion and you will feel a connection to this couple. Our H has doubts about his bravery and if he will freeze in battle. You will feel his pain and I loved how he talked about it, which made him feel more human. The h is brave and has been forced to make it on her own. She doesn’t feel she is deserving of the Grant Clan.
We have no cheating, honest dialogue, no cliffhanger for our couple, HEA, romance and a tad of spice. There is a small touch of something supernatural going on with the cousins. it is threaded throughout the series and makes waiting for the next book more exciting.
I received an advanced copy, all opinions are my own and voluntarily given. I highly recommend this author, this story and series. (ljb)
The second installment of the Highland Swords was every bit as wonderful as the first! Els and Joya’s journey to each other and to love forces them to overcome the emotional challenges which have shaped the people they are. One can easily connect with them and pull for them to overcome and grab the future lying before them. Readers who have followed the Clan Grant Series from its start through to this fourth series will love seeing old, but well-loved characters return. While the novel can be read as a stand-alone, having read The Scot’s Betrayal will definitely add to this novel as the characters are so deeply intertwined. I highly recommend this series as well as the other series by Keira Montclair. You will feel like you have found a new family to grow with and love.
Keira Montclair has done it again in writing a book that draws you in! Scot’s Spy is a great continuation of her last book and the overall Grant series. I love that Alexander Grant is brought back into the story and updates are given on various Grant and Ramsey family members. The overall plot of the story kept me wanting to read and not put the book down, I actually finished it in one night was so captive. It was truly a joy to read!